Blanche Gertrude Pilcher

Blanche McClure Pilcher, 103, of Chattanooga passed away Friday, September 18, 2020.

A longtime resident of Chattanooga, Mrs. Pilcher retired from S & H Green Stamps and was a member of Ooltewah Baptist Church.

She was the first New Year’s  baby born in Chattanooga on January 1, 1917.

Mrs. Pilcher was preceded in death by her first husband, James F. McClure;  second husband, James Pilcher; and her daughter, Joella M. Craig.

She is survived by her son, Frank (Eunice) McClure; Rossville, GA;  three grandchildren,  Kim McGibony, Smyrna, GA; Terri Ellis, Ooltewah; and Ricky (Dedra) McGibony, Ringgold, GA;  two great-grandchildren,  Michael (Carrie) Ellis, Ooltewah; Brittani (Clayton) Norton, Ringgold;  two great-great-grandchildren, Austin Ellis, Ooltewah; and Braelynn Norton, Ringgold.

Services will be held Tuesday, September 22nd at 5 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill Spencer officiating.   A private burial will be held at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will like to express their appreciation to Kindred Hospice , Garden Plaza @ Greenbriar Cove, and Josephine @ Senior Saints for their love and care.

You may visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share condolences to the family and to view the service live-stream.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.

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